26 Oct 2015

There's always another Suarez! Earlier this year, Liverpool were linked with a move for ex-Atletico Madrid midfielder Mario Suarez, and new reports suggest that the 28-year old defensive-midfielder (now at Fiorentina) is back on the Reds' transfer radar.

In March, the Daily Express claimed that Liverpool were 'keeping tabs' on €15m-rated Suarez.

"Liverpool could go back in for Mario Suarez. Fiorentina are considering selling in January [and] Liverpool are expected to be at the front of the queue to sign him".

Some info about Suarez, who, according to his agent, is an 'extraordinary player':

* Current contract expires in June 2019.

* 183 apps for Atletico Madrid (5 goals/5 assists).

* Overall, averages 40 games a season.

* Only 3 appearances for the Spain national team.

* 4 major trophies, including a La Liga title.

* 2006-2008: Two years on-loan in the Spanish second division.

* Struggling to hold down a regular place at Fiorentina. Only 4 league appearances so far this season, and currently averages 57 minutes of pitch time per game.

* According to Gazzetta Dello Sport, Suarez has a problematic relationship with Fiorentina boss Paulo Sousa, and the club is consequently willing to sell.

Ex-Red Luis Garcia is a fan of Suarez, and when asked last season to name the one player he'd like to see Liverpool sign, he enthused:

"Mario Suárez. I love him. He'd be ideal for Liverpool [and] perfect for the Premier League. He is strong, with great physical presence [and] technique, and a touch of quality that makes the difference."

With Lucas in the squad, is it really worth bringing in another 28-year old defensive-midfielder for €15m? The cheaper option is to just keep Lucas, who is arguably Liverpool's most effective player right now.

Unlike Lucas, however, Suarez is a tough, robust player who rarely gets injured, and with Liverpool's regular injury problems, that's exactly what Jurgen Klopp needs right now.